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1986 October 13 - Staff Senate Minutes, Staff Senate, East Tennessee State University

Staff Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding election and the new community college.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 13, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Turner, Todd. Jerry Wilder Moves to New Job, New Home
• Pack, Todd. Noise Ordinance Might Quiet Parties in the City
• Jessie, Lisa. Associated Student Government Members All Wet From Playing with Guns
• Monroe, Keith. Bigger, Better Telescope in Sight
• Donald Zacharias Nominated for University of Kentucky Presidency
• Pack, Todd. Casablanca Rare Film That Stands Test of Time
• Faculty Test Time Study Best Candidate for Regent
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Faculty Regent Lion
• Munford, John. Stop Pussyfooting – Journalism
• Haynes, Martha, et al. Response Exceeded …

Senate Meeting, October 8, 1986 (Corrected), Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Koniak, Joe. Driving Under Influence Arrests on Campus on the Rise – Drunk Driving
• Pack, Todd. Kappa Alpha, SOON Face Off in Bid to Buy House – Save Our Old Neighborhood
• Turner, Todd. College Office Opens in Former Classroom – Bowling Green Community College
• Goheen, Mike. Logo Loot: Mascots Big Business for Schools
• 10 Men Attack Four Students
• Hutcherson, Jackie. Mary Miller Runs Again for Faculty Regent
• More Than 100 Vie for Council on Higher Education Job
• Three Fires Set in Gordon Wilson Hall
• Carlton, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding women faculty, meetings and graduate school.

On The Cognitive Interaction Analysis System Diskette, Glenn Ross Johnson

Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: Conference Materials

No abstract provided.

1986 October 6 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 62, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• White, Douglas. Private Rooms May Be Reduced Again Next Year
• Cravens, Jayne. Old Time Religion Comes to Western – Jerry Howard
• Harris, Carla. Western Works to Attract Industry
• White, Douglas. Parents to Invade for Weekend
• Contest, Movie Set for MASH Bash
• Under 21 Card May Help Some Minors Live That Long
• Barry, Julia. Editorial Cartoon – Parents Weekend
• Dear Mon and Dad Glad You’ll Be Here This Weekend
• Dilamarter, Ronald. Wants More of Column
• Goguen, David. Let’s Find Department Head – Journalism
• Bhatt, Vishwesh. Breakfast …

Ua1b5 Introducing The New Faculty & Administrative Staff 1986-87, Western Kentucky University

WKU Administration Documents

List of new WKU faculty and staff.

Ua3/7/7 Scrapbook File, Wku President - Alexander

WKU Administration Documents

Clippings regarding WKU during October 1986

Ua66/7/2 Hilltopper News, Wku Chemistry

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the WKU Chemistry department.

Academic Theatre Administration, Jon Whitmore

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article delineates the essential competencies and preparatory pathways required for effective academic administration within theatre and related arts programs. Framing administration as a profession often entered by circumstance rather than intention, the discussion emphasizes leadership as a creative and managerial endeavor grounded in human relationships rather than bureaucratic control. The author identifies nine critical skills: leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, planning, legal literacy, financial management, bureaucratic navigation, problem-solving, and communication. Each is presented as a necessary attribute for sustaining academic programs in resource-limited environments. The paper further outlines avenues for developing these skills, including committee work, professional reading, engagement with …

So You Want To Be An Administrator? Be Prepared For Change, Richard W. Platt

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This reflective case study explores the dynamics of institutional and personal change through the author’s experience as a department and divisional chair at a small private liberal arts college. The narrative traces the evolution of administrative responsibility amid shifting institutional structures, financial constraints, and demographic transformation in higher education during the late twentieth century. The analysis highlights how external forces—such as economic pressures, federal funding fluctuations, and changing student populations—interact with internal developments in curriculum design, faculty composition, and organizational restructuring. Central to the argument is the necessity for adaptability: effective administration requires balancing planning and leadership within fluid systems …

A Program Of Faculty Development For Small College Career Satisfaction, Thomas W. Duncanson, Alberto Gonzalez

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This paper proposes a model of faculty development designed to enhance career satisfaction and professional retention among small college teachers. Recognizing that such institutions often experience high faculty turnover and limited professional support, the authors argue that sustained faculty vitality depends on cultivating collegiality, autonomy, and scholarship. Collegiality is presented as a political and ethical mode of academic governance that requires shared purpose, participatory decision making, and ongoing reflection on the moral obligations of teaching. Autonomy is defined as disciplined self-direction rather than individualism, representing both personal growth and institutional benefit. Scholarship is examined as a balance between the reproduction …

Professionalism And Unionism In The Small Department, Lawrence W. Rosenfield

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay investigates the relationship between academic professionalism and the rise of unionism, focusing on their implications for faculty life in small departments. The analysis situates the issue within the historical ideal of the university as a civic community governed by collegial virtue and shared scholarly purpose. The author argues that the decline of departmental self governance and the spread of corporate administrative models have eroded this republican vision, leaving faculty increasingly defined by economic rather than intellectual identity. In this context, unionism emerges as both a response to and a potential redefinition of professional engagement. The essay identifies two …

A Response To Achieving Professional Professions, Claude Mathis

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This response essay engages with the preceding discussions on professionalism in small academic departments, particularly those by Duffy, Rosenfield, and Ryan. The author argues that professionalism is determined more by individual and institutional values than by departmental organization or discipline. The analysis commends Duffy’s perspective on thriving within merged departments, noting that collegial support and shared commitment matter more than structural autonomy. It also reflects on Rosenfield’s treatment of unionism, suggesting that while collective bargaining once represented liberation for faculty, it risks devolving into an excessive focus on wages and working conditions rather than educational quality. The essay praises Ryan’s …

Recruiting And Retaining Students Through The High School Drama Teacher, Shirlee Hennigan

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a case study of recruitment and retention strategies employed by the drama and speech department at Lewis Clark State College, a small institution with limited faculty and resources. The author outlines a multifaceted approach centered on collaboration with regional high school drama teachers and the cultivation of a supportive departmental community. Key initiatives include hosting an annual High School Drama Day, attending local high school productions, awarding a Presidential Scholarship through auditions and portfolios, and providing ongoing assistance to secondary educators through advising and networking. Internal retention efforts focus on financial aid, departmental social events, student evaluations, …

Confronting The Problem Of Retention In The Theatre Program Of Limited Size, Margaret M. Swanson

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article investigates the persistent challenge of student retention in small theatre programs and presents an institutional case study from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. The author analyzes how open admissions policies, small program size, and uneven academic preparation affect student persistence and departmental stability. Through three detailed student case studies, the discussion explores motivations for attrition, ranging from transfer to professional training to academic failure and disengagement. The analysis concludes that while program retention serves institutional needs, it is not always in the best interest of individual students. In response, the department adopted policies linking academic eligibility to participation, …

Establishing A Departmental Consulting Service, Dan B. Curtis, Jerry L. Winsor

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a model for creating and sustaining a consulting and training program within a communication department at a regional public university. Drawing on nearly a decade of experience, the discussion identifies institutional benefits that include increased visibility, recruitment pathways, new instructional materials, strengthened classroom practice, and cross campus collegiality. It analyzes internal and external challenges such as perceived competition with university offerings, limits on faculty time, and professional concerns about the academic value of consulting. The authors describe procedures for handling requests through a departmental committee, allocating projects, and managing fees and use of resources. Strategic recommendations emphasize …

A Student Communication Consulting Firm: An Experiential Education Option, Dorothy E. Freeman

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes the establishment of a student communication consulting firm at Ball State University as a model of experiential education in applied communication. Created in 1984 with minimal investment by eight students, the firm, Pentad Affiliates, provided consulting services in organizational diagnostics, professional presentations, sales training, interpersonal skills development, and employment preparation. Operating largely within the university but also serving private and public sector clients, the firm generated revenue while offering students direct experience in research, marketing, and professional communication. The discussion outlines administrative structures, faculty support requirements, and procedures for program initiation, including needs assessment, student selection, and …

Maximizing Quality — Minimizing Costs, John E. Crawford

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article describes a large scale instructional model for delivering a rigorous hybrid communication course at Arizona State University while minimizing costs. Confronted with limited budgets and graduate teaching staff, the program adopted three key innovations: the use of undergraduate teaching assistants, contiguous scheduling of lecture and discussion sections, and a course specific textbook. Undergraduate assistants, recruited from high performing former students and trained through an apprenticeship course, facilitated small group activities and speech performances, improving instructional consistency and reducing staffing costs by approximately one hundred and fifty thousand dollars annually. The unified scheduling system allowed seamless transition between lectures …

Selling Communication To The Campus, William Demougeot

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article presents a set of promotional strategies to improve the institutional visibility and perceived legitimacy of communication departments, particularly in the context of declining enrollments and misconceptions about academic rigor. Based on initiatives implemented at North Texas State University, the discussion outlines several tactics for altering negative perceptions among students, faculty, and administrators. Public events such as Communication Awareness Week, faculty debates, and colloquia were used to display the field’s intellectual range and practical value. The department also developed targeted outreach through campus media, orientation materials, and collaborations with other academic units. Raising standards in basic courses, such as …

Higher Education And The American Resurgence, Edward L. Mcglone

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "Higher Education and the American Resurgence," by Frank Newman. Published by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The Private Sector In The Public School: Can It Improve Education?, Kevin Marshall

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

Reviews the book "The Private Sector in the Public School: Can It Improve Education?," edited by Marsha Levine. Published by the Institute for Public Policy Research.

So You Want To Be An Administrator, Robert N. Bostrom

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay offers a balanced and candid reflection on the challenges and opportunities of academic administration during a period of economic constraint and institutional change. Framed around the dual themes of “good news” and “bad news,” the analysis situates administrative work within broader systemic shifts in higher education, including the transition from a growth economy to one of fiscal limitation, the persistence of adversarial faculty–administration relationships, and the increasing bureaucratization and unionization of academic life. Despite these impediments, the author identifies countervailing developments such as the growing recognition of communication’s central role in education, the expanding availability of professional development …

Off-Campus Summer Theatre Programs: An Administrator's Nightmare? Usc At Hilton Head, Russell Green

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This retrospective account analyzes the University of South Carolina’s Summer School of the Arts at Hilton Head Island (1967–1970) as an experiment in off-campus theatre education and institutional partnership. Conceived as a collaboration between the university and Sea Pines Plantation, the program sought to merge artistic training with a resort environment, providing intensive study and production experience for students in theatre and art. The narrative documents logistical, financial, and morale-related challenges, including limited facilities, budgetary constraints, and conflicts over food service and housing supervision. Despite these difficulties, the project succeeded in offering meaningful experiential learning and in attracting students from …

Communication And Fund Raising: It Is More Than Talking Well, Roger Smitter

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This reflective essay analyzes the intersection of communication theory and professional fund raising through the author’s experience as a college development officer. Drawing on eighteen months of practical work, the discussion demonstrates how principles of speech communication, particularly persuasion, audience analysis, credibility, and listening, translate directly into the context of institutional advancement. The author argues that while communication training provides an essential foundation for fund raising, the profession’s results oriented nature forces a shift from theoretical reflection to applied strategy. The essay identifies parallels between rhetorical concepts and the practical demands of prospect research, donor relations, and collaborative teamwork. It …

Media And The Small College: Try Cable, Ellen Hay

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This essay examines cable television as a pragmatic pathway for small colleges to develop media capacity despite constrained budgets. It outlines the evolution of cable from signal delivery to a platform that reserves channels, facilities, and training for local access, and it surveys instructional and production uses at multiple institutions. A case study describes an introductory television production course and an arts survey at a small private university that leveraged a local cable franchise for studio time, portable equipment, editing facilities, technical support, and airtime. The initiatives expanded curricular offerings, created student produced content for community audiences, and demonstrated a …

The Speech Professional In An English Department, Bernard K. Duffy

Association for Communication Administration Bulletin

This article examines the placement of speech programs within English departments and evaluates the historical, structural, and professional implications of that arrangement. It traces the shared origins of oratory and philology that produced broad English units and explains why some institutions continue to house speech alongside literature, composition, journalism, theatre, and film. The analysis identifies liabilities that arise from disciplinary misunderstanding, staffing of basic public speaking by non specialists, and tenure and promotion reviews that apply criteria from two fields at once. It also notes potential strengths, including exposure to diverse scholarly perspectives and wider publication outlets beyond speech journals. …